Harmonia Philosophica

Tag: science funding

Hypocrisy, Philanthropy, Research funding, Science, Stupidity

2014/12/05

Science philanthropists. Religion priests. Non religion.

Charles T. Munger has been known for many things over his decades-long career, including longtime business partner of Warren E. Buffett; successful investor and lawyer; and plain-spoken commentator with a wide following. Now Mr. Munger, 90, can add another title to that list: deep-pocketed benefactor to the field of theoretical physics. He has donated $65 […]
Forgetting, Research funding, Science and money

2014/10/26

Switzerland. Immigration. Science funds. Forgetting.

Starting today, scientists in Switzerland will again be able to apply for some research funds from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program—including coveted grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Both sides reached a short-term deal undoing restrictions imposed on Swiss scientists after a referendum to curb mass immigration back in February. (1) This is […]